Management In Ontario Research Articles

Ontario cottager associations and shoreline management

Abstract Growth in the number of cottager, or lake property owner, associations in Ontario has been rapid. Cottager associations attempt to address directly, and influence government decision‐making on, issues affecting shoreline management and the recreational experience of cottagers. However, associations infrequently resolve these issues to their satisfaction. A questionnaire and case study show that the nature of the issue, human and financial resources available to the association, and the nature of the decision‐making process affect the extent to which associations influence outcomes. Unreceptiveness of government officials to association participation in decision‐making and confused agency jurisdictions over shoreline resources appear to inhibit association effectiveness. Concerns about the status of shoreline management in Ontario and public participation in decision‐making are raised.

Secondary school management in Ontario, Canada: educational change in response to reality

The 1980s have brought numerous changes in secondary school education. State funded education in Ontario, Canada is no exception. Many of the changes taking place in Ontario are similar to those in other North American and British schools. The timing and reasons for the changes may differ, however: for this reason educational leaders can learn from a comparative study of how secondary school management, in Ontario, has responded to the new 'facts of life' in secondary schools. Responses to the pressure for change in one situation may be sensible alternatives in another. Some lessons may be learned, to the point where leaders may recognize the seed of a new idea for use in their own educational jurisdiction.

Some effects of land use on bacteriological water quality in a recreational lake

A study was conducted to detect the source of fecal indicator bacteria and the resulting degree of bacteriological water quality impairment of Mississippi Lake, a shallow eutrophic lake in southern Ontario, Canada. The lake was intensively sampled during two 5-day periods in late May-early June, and in July of 1976. The main detectable sources of fecal coliform were cattle watering sites, farms, public beaches, some flooded and substandard septic tanks, and a bird sanctuary. The impairment of water quality was localized to shoreline locations near the suspected source of the input of bacteria. After rainfall, about a 10-fold increase was noted in the levels of fecal coliforms and fecal steptococci in all lake surface water sampled. The effect was short-lived lasting only 2 or 3 days after the main rainfall. The levels of indicator bacteria were low and did not exceed maximum levels set down for Water Quality Management in Ontario, of 1000 TC(100 ml) −1 and 100 FC(100 ml) −1 at recreational areas. For this lake and six others in southern Ontario, the LOG of spring densities of aerobic heterotrophic bacteria correlated significantly with the LOG of mean summer chlorophyll a concentration ( r = 0.80). Cottagers on Mississippi Lake were surveyed for their swimming habits and for the incidence of disease associated with swimming. The largest cause of disease associated with bathing, 57 of 67 reported infections, was infection of the ear; 3.28% of bathers at shoreline cottages suffered ear infections. The frequency of ear infections in the population of swimmers was significantly associated with the amount of swimming in the lake. Males and females were infected at equal rates. Young people suffered a significantly higher rate of ear infections than adult bathers. Frequency of water contact was probably greater in young people than in adults and may explain the greater number of ear infections in young swimmers. These studies provided the basis for recommendations designed to improve lakewater quality.

Legislation and policy mineral aggregate resource management in Ontario, Canada

In the late 1960's unrest between the aggregate industry and residents of high production municipalities threatened the availability of aggregate resources. At the request of the aggregate industry, the Ontario Provincial Government examined the situation and in 1971 passed The Pits and Quarries Control Act. The intent of the Act was to regulate the operation of pits and quarries and provide for their rehabilitation.

Some Problems of Hybrid Poplar Selection and Management in Ontario

Some Problems of Hybrid Poplar Selection and Management in Ontario

Water Management in Ontario: An Economic Evaluation of Public Policy

Water Management in Ontario: An Economic Evaluation of Public Policy